Alumni Event Registration

Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

Friday, October 4, 2024 - Saturday, October 5, 2024

The EIU Alumni Services invites the class of 1974 back to campus to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in conjunction with EIU Homecoming.  

The 2024 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be as follows:

Friday, October 4

4 pm Campus Tour: Enjoy a riding tour around campus and experience firsthand all the exciting changes that have been taking place over the last 50 years.  

4:30 pm Social Reception: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom. 

This is an opportunity for you and your classmates to join together to catch up on the last 50 years.  Host bar (beer and wine) available. 

5 pm Livingston C. Lord Pinning Ceremony: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom

The Livingston C. Lord Society was established to honor members of the 50 year class who return to campus for their Golden Reunion.  The Heritage Society honors individuals who made the commitment to support the University through planned gifts.  Each individual will be called forward to receive his or her society pins.    

5:30 pm Livingston C Lord Society Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom $10 a ticket

Saturday, October 5

9:30 am Homecoming parade: 6th Street and 7th Street    

11:00 am Alumni Tailgate at Tent City: Behind O'Brien Stadium. Enjoy Tent City tailgating and stop by the Alumni tent prior to the kick-off!

2 pm Homecoming Football Game: O'Brien Field EIU hosts Southeast Missouri for the Homecoming Football Game.  Game ticket $15

6 pm Alumni Awards Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Join us as the Alumni Association honors our Alumni during the 2022 Alumni Awards Dinner $45 a ticket.